The chili olive naan is worth ordering on its own. The chili is worked into the dough rather than…read morejust sprinkled on top, and the naan comes out slightly charred with good chew -- noticeably better than standard naan. The lamb biryani is well-executed: rice cooked properly with each grain separate, lamb tender enough to pull apart easily, and layered spicing that doesn't hit all at once. It's a dish that reflects real technique rather than relying on heavy spice to make an impression. Overall a strong meal -- refined without being fussy, and consistent with Rasika's reputation as one of the better Indian restaurants in DC.

Excellent service, quality food and ambiance. The duck is a standout as it paired well with tge…read morecurry sauce, tender. It's not common and Indian restaurants. The spinach palak chaat is a staple with crisp spinach and tasty toppings. The black cod is still a flagship entree. The potatoes were a bit dry and could be better but work. The lamb was tender and well prepared. Some of the lamb dishes rotate seasonally. Regarding dessert, I love their cardamom gelato. The chocolate samosa was alright. The chocolate is rich but the dough has no flavor. I enjoy most items at Rasika as items are typically prepared well.

Bindaas is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Foggy Bottom. The space strikes a great balance…read morebetween modern and inviting, with an industrial aesthetic softened by colorful textiles and intricately pierced screens that give it warmth and character. Sidewalk dinning under saffron umbrellas is lovely on a nice day and perfect for people watching a couple blocks from the White House and World Bank. The service is consistently excellent. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu, happy to make recommendations, and genuinely friendly without ever being intrusive. The cocktails are creative and well-crafted, making this a great spot whether you're stopping in for dinner, happy hour, or meeting friends before a show. The combination of flavorful food, thoughtful design, and welcoming hospitality keeps me coming back.

This Bindaas location recently rebranded to Bindaas Bowls and Rolls. The atmosphere is not as good…read moreas it used to be, but the food is still good. I have always loved their chaats and I still do. The nice thing about the rebrand is the pricing is a bit lower than it used to be. They said that they are trying to attract more customers with lower pricing because they heard many concerns about the economy. I appreciate a restaurant listening to it's customer base. I recommend the bhel Purina and the fried cauliflower. I'm sure all of the chaats are good. The only thing I didn't love was the vegetarian bowl. I thought quinoa was strange with Indian food. The mango cheesecake was surprisingly light and refreshing!

Holy s**t I'm gonna go back 3x next year…read more Restaurant week at Rasika was amazing! Went for my Birthday dinner and was treated to a lovely, authentic array of Indian dishes. Lots of real flavor, great drinks, and wonderful staff. The lamb was the best I've had in my life, truly couldn't even tell how they made it so well. Rasika ILL BE BACK

I came here last Valentines Day and was so pleased. It was romantic, they handed out roses and…read moreballoons, and treated us with so much care. The food was incredible. Especially their palak chaat. Never had anything like it. They were so attentive and helped make my most-cynical holiday a lovely time.

Wow! We had such an amazing experience at Goat Room Indian Cuisine! Being from the Bay Area, where…read morewe have some incredible Indian food, I came in with high expectations--and this place completely exceeded them. Every dish was packed with rich, authentic flavors and perfectly balanced spices. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Veggie Korma, Shrimp Korma, garlic naan, cheese naan, plain naan, fragrant rice, and tea. The owner also recommended an appetizer, and we're so glad we listened because it was absolutely delicious! The service was just as outstanding as the food. The owner personally checked on us several times, made thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel so welcome. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine with exceptional hospitality, this is the place. We loved every bite and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!

Great service, delicious food, and a great central location. The GOAT Room looks to give you the…read moreGreatest Of All Time experience and their food will certainly have me coming back. The Palaak chaat was packed with flavor, lamb samosas were really tasty, and I also enjoyed the spinach rolls. They have a number of share and signature dishes and Indian-fusion cocktails. The outdoor patio was nestled near a beautiful garden and the interior was modern and chic. Looking forward to another visit and coming back with a larger appetite.

If you're in a rush then this may not be the restaurant for you but popped in a bit before 5 and we…read morewere the only ones on there for awhile and there is quite a bit of seating. It is a sit down table restaurant and I ordered the shrimp tandoor which also comes with rice. It was jumbo shrimp and made really well. The rice was also delicious. I also ordered some masala chai and that was fine as well. Servers were pleasant.

The food was really good! I would definitely be back to explore the menu. The food came out fresh…read moreand the service was great. The ambiance was nice and relaxing.

I thought this place had the best value Indian food across DC. There were a ton of options to…read morechoose from, but I wanted to try something different besides chicken tikka masala. I thought the saag paneer was very filling. I will have to order this dish more :)) The place indoors felt very cozy. The owner was very friendly and the bathroom was clean. I will have to come back whenever I'm in the area!

The food was very fresh and flavorful. The samosas were ok but the portions of chicken and rice…read morewere big and very good. Friendly service and clean facilities.

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had! The paneer pizza was amazing, and the aloo gobi was so…read moreflavorful! I loved the feta stuffed naan, and this was the richest mango lassi I've ever had, I think it had some ginger in it too

OMG! SO GOOD! The paneer tikka masala pizza is to DIE for. And so are the chaat fries. Put the…read morefries on the pizza for an extra big back bite. I have no feedback for improvement, but I do wish there was extra sauce in the pizza and fries (but they're AMAZING as is!!!!!) the bathroom could be a little nicer and they could use some light cleaning of the windowsills but nothing that made me uncomfortable about the food

A pleasant lunch experience for a first visit! My childhood friend and I met there after the lunch…read morerush at 1pm. Ordering from the kiosk was easy and the staff was very helpful with answering questions and making suggestions too. I got the BahuBali burger and it was HUGE! This dish is bursting with flavor! My friend ordered a chicken wrap and he said it was really good but, could not finish it. I made sure to order some butter chicken to take home for my wife to enjoy! There is plenty of space to dine in and they are mindful to make sure you have everything you need if you have a takeout order. The vibe is relaxed and the orders look very much like the pictures. There is even a tv monitor on the wall for you to view how some of the popular dishes are prepared!

I got the Chicken Naan Pizza, with extra chicken, and it was absolutely delicious! I mean…read moredelicious! 10/10. I also got the Bahu Bali Burger with chicken. It was great as well but I'm def getting the Pizza again.

This was my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant. I opted to try the chef's tasting menu!…read more Service was beyond my expectations. I don't eat pork, so they made reasonable accommodations. I saw online that they're know for the happy hour and fun drinks! I did try a mocktail that paired really well well my dinner. Let's get into the food. I tried tuna tartare for the first time. I was nervous before I had never eaten that type of food. LOVED IT. because I had so many courses, I'll speak on my favorites. The Lamb Kebab was superb! I'd over it again on Wednesday's when they have à la carte. The dessert, the chocolate tart, remarkable. I'd definitely eat that again! The restaurant itself was very clean! It would be great for a date night! I did go by myself to fully enjoy the experience, but I'd love to return with a special someone!

We came here for Restaurant Week lunch ($35 for three courses). Since Rania has a Michelin star, I…read morewas expecting service to be top-notch... it was mediocre. The first time I went to Rania, it was shortly before they had received a Michelin star, and service was truly exceptional. Since returning, the quality of service has continued to wane. We were actually celebrating two birthdays, but aside from the "Happy Birthday" wishes from the hostess checking in, no further birthday acknowledgments were given. We didn't make a big deal about the birthdays, so I'm not dinging them for it (just something to note). Service across the board was pretty taciturn. The first course dishes were great! They were brought out super quickly; it felt like an express lunch. I ordered the potato samosa, and my friends got the chicken kofta and shrimp koliwada. The samosa came with two pieces, the chicken kofta came with three meatballs, and the shrimp came with three pieces. I really enjoyed the shrimp koliwada which had a lightly crispy batter. The chicken kofta was served in a tasty creamy truffle sauce. The samosa was good but pretty standard - nothing special. My ranking would be 1) shrimp koliwada, 2) chicken kofta, and 3) samosa. For the second course, I ordered the monkfish moilee. As tempted as I was to order the cashew butter chicken, I've had it before and opted to try something new. (Note: Since this is fine-dining, Rania's take on butter chicken is chicken placed on top of the makhani sauce instead of marinated in it.) The upscale of it all takes away the saucy goodness that I love in a butter chicken curry. As for my moilee, I didn't feel like it was anything to write home about. The coconut curry was nice and velvety, and the monkfish was cooked fine, but it didn't wow me. I got to try my friend's short rib - while my piece was deliciously tender, her primary piece was fat, which was disappointing. I do appreciate the complimentary extras that were included with the meal - naan, basmati, and black daal - but portions were skimpy. I feel like I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth, but the black daal bowl was not even half-full - it was a very thin layer (shared amongst two people) - I suppose meant only to be a taste. While I get that the normal menu price is four courses for $90, the cost-cutting measures to slim down the offerings for a $35 three-course lunch were apparent... it felt like we got a third of a serving. We did enjoy dessert. I opted to try the Kesari Mango, which was a frozen yogurt (perfect for summer) with sesame brittle for texture. My friends ordered the chocolate tart which came with masala chai ice cream. I would definitely order the chocolate tart again - it was like a chocolate lava cake in the best way. The chocolate tart was the most memorable dish from the whole meal. Overall, I didn't leave feeling like I had a Michelin experience. Plating was refined, but admittedly, I was still hungry afterwards. We also sat in a booth and the table arrangement made it awkward for the server clearing plates and doing drink refills. I do think dessert is where Rania shines (I'm still thinking about that Shrikhand Mousse from my very first visit). They also have amazing, show-stopping drinks (but I'm not a big drinker). I'm not ruling Rania out completely, but I still prefer Rasika.

We ordered a Thali. Everything was delicious, and the service was very good. I can't wait to return.read more

So darn yummy! Food-…read morehonestly the best flavored Indian food takeout in dc. (I've never eaten inside) the food is flavorful and interesting. Inside- the decor is nice and appeared to be clean. Service- I ordered takeout and food was ready when they said. * I do feel like the portions got smaller and priced higher, but what you gonna do!